# NTSB Accident ANC02LA040
> **Piper PA-32R-300** · 2002-05-24 · Noorvik, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC02LA040
- **Event ID:** 20020531X00792
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-24
- **Location:** Noorvik, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 66.816665, -161.016662
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N9243K
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain.  A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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